Edward E. Whitehead

Mr. Edward Elliott Whitehead

77, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 10, 2014.He was born in Madison, Indiana to Noble and Ruth Whitehead, who preceded him in death. Mr. Whitehead was a banker with Indiana National Bank/NBD/Bank One for over 30 years and retired in 2000. He was a graduate of Indiana University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree, was the first African American to play on the Indiana University baseball team in 1955, and was initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Alpha chapter.

He continued to stay involved in sports through his work with the Indiana Golden Gloves and on the stat crews for the Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts. He loved traveling to Florida for major league baseball spring training and to spend time with his grandchildren. He was active in the Indianapolis community and was a life member of the Indiana University Alumni Association.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at 12 Noon at Trinity C.M.E. Church with viewing from 10 a.m. until time of services. Entombment will follow at Washington Park Cemetery North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catch the Stars Foundation or the Indiana University Neal-Marshall Alumni Club (alumni.indiana.edu/affiliates).

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Paula R. Scott Whitehead; children, Dione (Charles) R. Gordon, Dana L. Whitehead and Dawn M. Whitehead; grandchildren, Christopher Gordon and Danielle Gordon; brother, Noble R. Whitehead; mother-in-law, LaQue Scott; and sister-in-law, Christie Williams.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to Stuart Mortuary, Inc . Expressions of condolence and sympathy should be directed to: http://www.stuartmortuary.com.